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Zamfara PDP Chieftain Accuses Governor Matawalle Of Misappropriating 31 Billion Naira

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A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Mr Aminu Umar Game-game has again challenged the executive governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle to explain to the public how he spent over Thirty One Billion Naira he collected in 31 Months.

Mr Aminu who insisted on the need for the governor to give detailed explanation on how he utilized the huge amount of Money he received as security vote, Cash Allocation to his office, office of his Principal Private Secretary and that of the government house in 31 months.

Umar who is principal private secretary to the embattle deputy governor of Zamfara state, said, all is not well in the state as the governor opted to enrich himself rather than executing developmental projects for the benefit of all in the state.

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The PPS explained that, in 31 months of Matawalle’s administration he collect Six Hundred Million Naira (N600,000,000.00) as ‘security vote’ monthly; Three Hundred and Fifty Million Naira as ‘Cash Allocation’ for his office; Thirty Million Naira for the office his PPS and Thirty million Naira as Cash Allocation for government house, amounting to One Billion and Ten Million Naira monthly which according to him if times by the 31 months it will be equal to Thirty One Billion, Three hundred and Ten Million Naira (N31,310,000,000)

PPS Aminu who berated governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle for not executing any meaningful project in the state said, instead of creating confusion in a state that is heavily suffering from Terrorism and cannot even take care of the helpless internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) beside other critical challenges bedeviling the State.

Moreover, Aminu Game-Game accused Governor Matawalle for crippling all sectors in the state, saying, in educational sector the governor refused to settle examination fees for WAEC, NECO and other thereby putting the teaming youths to an uncertainty and broke their life ambitions.

Aminu Umar also threw same challenge to the Speaker of the Zamfara state House of Assembly, Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya who according to him collects Sixty Million Naira Monthly as Cash Allocation which in twenty nine months amounted to One Billion Seven hundred and Forty Four million Naira, saying he should give account on how he manage the resources.

He added that, his principal received the Sum of Five Hundred and Ninety Five Million Naira in 19 Months before the Governor’s directives to stop giving the Cash Allocation to his office, saying until then he received Thirty Million Naira monthly for the Nineteen months which used and sponsored 300 students to study in Zamfara Collage of Arts and Science (ZACAS), Two hundred students in Collage of Education Maru.

Others were, One hundred Students in College of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe; Twenty Eight to Al Bidayatul Jameelah, Kaduna.

The Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu also sponsored some of the students to study abroad, Ten in Ghana; Twenty three in Niger Republic, 7 in Togo among others.

Aminu also revealed that, the deputy governor used the cash Allocation to support 120 people for medical treatment, 2,300 persons for livelihood assistance and 23 persons benefitted for marriage assistance as since inception, the deputy governor dedicated his salary for service to humanity and has earlier vowed to make good use of the cash allocation.

 

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Almajiri Returns Lost Phones Worth Over 2.5 Million Naira

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Haruna Adamu left who found the phones ,right Ibrahim Muhammad Abdullahi the owner

Haruna Adamu, a 37-year-old resident of Kano who recites Quran at Tsangayar Malam Sani, has returned lost phones worth over 2.5 million Naira at Masjidurrahma Mosque in Kano.

The owner of the phones, Ibrahim Muhammad Abu Abdallah, recounted that after prayers, the Muazzin usually cautioned people to take care of their pockets. However, upon checking his pockets after prayers, Abdallah realized his two phones, worth over 2.5 million Naira, were missing. He recalled having visited the mosque’s toilet during that time.

The two phones, both with two terabytes of storage, were essential for Abdallah’s work, and he expressed immense gratitude upon their recovery through Haruna Adamu after forgetting them inside the toilet . He acknowledged that losing the phones could have resulted in a loss of over 20 million Naira due to the valuable data they contained.

The mosque later announced the discovery of the phones, which were found by another worshipperi inside the toilets Mosque , Haruna Adamu , a 37-year-old resident of Tarauni located close to the Mosque. Adamu, who is staying at Tsangayar Malam Sani for Quranic memorization and recitation, returned the phones promptly.

Masjidurrahma is a multi-million Naira Mosque situated along Maiduguri Road,Kano built by renowned businessman AY Maikifi and recently commissioned by Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar.

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In appreciation, Abdallah later gifted 100 thousand Naira to Haruna Adamu for his honesty. Adamu resides at Tsangayar Malam Sani, where he recites and memorizes the entire Quran in Tarauni local government area.

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Ace Nigerian Journalist and Parliamentarian Dies at 86, Governor Yusuf Offers Condolences

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Late Sidi Ali

 

The First Republic politician and Second Republic parliamentarian reportedly died in Kano on Thursday evening at 86.

Late Sidi Ali was a prolific writer with National dailies and was one of the Nigerian journalist who covered the civil war.

In his later life, he was a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member of the party’s Elders Committee in Kano State.

The elder statesman spent years serving the Nigerian International Press Centre, Ministry of Information and National Broadcasting Commission, among other critical institutions.

Born in Kano but raised in Ghana, Ali’s wide travels reportedly influenced his love for journalism and communication.

 

In his 2018 birthday message, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari noted that Ali spent most of his life serving the country as a Public Affairs Officer, “most remarkably for ensuring accurate and balanced information on government activities during and after the Civil War.

 

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has condoled with the families of late Sidi Ali who died Thursday evening at the age of 86.

In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described late Sidi Ali as a trusted Public Affairs Officer who worked hard to ensure the flow of true stories during the Civil war.

The Governor also noted the positive contributions of the deceased as a Senator in the Second Republic in shaping the Senate and the overall development of democracy in the country.

On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir extend condolences to his families, prayed for the repose of his soul, Aljannah be his final resting place, the courage and the fortitude to bear the loss.

 

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Nigeria Police Restore Presence to Kano Anti-Corruption Agency, Affirms Chairman Muhuyi Magaji

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Kano, Nigeria –  The Nigeria Police have reinstated their presence at the Kano Anti-Corruption Agency, as confirmed by Chairman Muhuyi Magaji in an address to journalists on Friday morning at his office.

Magaji, while speaking, underscored the importance of the nearly decade-long positive working relationship between the agency and the police. He acknowledged the inherent challenges in combating corruption, emphasizing the vital role of cooperation from security agencies.

“We appreciate their cooperation and the security agencies’ efforts in allaying fears,” Magaji stated, highlighting the ongoing personal audit being conducted. He reassured the public that despite recent developments, critical assignments are being diligently managed by both the police and the agency.

There are cases prone to compromise, but we have remained steadfast in our professionalism, which reflects in our success,” Magaji asserted. He cited instances where states like Bauchi and Benue have expressed interest in emulating Kano’s anti-corruption efforts.

Expressing gratitude to the media for their support, Magaji affirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to its mandate and vowed not to be swayed from their objectives. “We must be resilient and persistent,” he declared, assuring the government and people of Kano State of their dedication.

Acknowledging the collaborative efforts with the police, Magaji attributed the agency’s success to collective support. “There are those who seek to intimidate us, but we are grateful for steadfast partners,” he remarked.

In conclusion, Magaji affirmed the commission’s determination to uphold justice and accountability, pledging to pursue the right course of action regardless of challenges.

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